Gooey Chocolate Caramel Turtle Bars
A heavenly dessert that combines rich chocolate, luscious caramel, and crunchy nuts, all layered in a delicious bar form.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature.
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed.
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet.
- 1 cup Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Can be toasted for added richness.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan by greasing it lightly with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped nuts over the caramel layer.
- Spread the remaining batter over the caramel and nuts.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top and add the remaining nuts.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
These bars can be made a day or two in advance and stored in an airtight container.